SUTHERLAND – Chester G., 88, of South Brookfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at home with his family by his side.
Born in Molega Mines, he was a son of the late Robert K. and Ethel M. (Whynot) Sutherland.
He served with the Royal Canadian Infantry overseas during World War Two. Upon his return he served as a protection officer for Department of Fisheries and Oceans for 28 years. He was a member of A.L. Patterson Branch #87, Royal Canadian Legion, Caledonia for 30 years and served as 1st Vice President. He was a life time member and past president of the Nova Scotia Guides Association and also a member and 1st vice president of the Fish and Game Association. He was a member of the South Brookfield United Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Isabel (McArthur); his daughters Christine (Donald) Hyson of Beaverbank, Bonnie (Garnet) DeLong of Albany New, Catherine (Leigh) Merry of Maitland Bridge, Margaret Weare of Harmony. His sons: Robert (Wilda) of Harmony and Peter, at home. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. His sister Mary (Harley) Boland of Bang’s Falls.
He was predeceased by his grandson Troy Merry.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Monday, May 16th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in South Brookfield United Baptist Church. Reverend Lloyd Gillieo officiating. Burial will be in South Brookfield Community Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the South Brookfield United Baptist Church or the Queens County Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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bernard winters
To:
Isabel and family,
So sorry to hear of your great loss. Chester will certanly be missed by alot of people. He was a good freind to Mom and Dad,they sure thought alot of the two of you. Just remember the good times,he is finally at peace no more suffering. It is very hard to say goodbye but remember you will be togeather again.
With our deepest sympathy
Bernard Winters and family
Steve, Lynn and Family
My Dear Family and Friends, I want you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time of loss. What a wonderful person and great friend he has been to so many people. The loss will be real for forever but knowing that he is now in a better place will comfort you.
May God bless you and know that you have so many people praying for you right now.
Bruce and Sylvia Fancy
To Chester’s family ,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
Jacqueline (Jackie) (Smith) Ferguson
Sincere condolence on your loss
Peter and Virginia Stafford
Aunt Isabel and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Chester’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy during this very difficult time. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Peter and Virginia
Red Deer, Alberta
Angie Smith
To the Sutherland family
I extend my sympathy for your tremendous loss. I have the privilege of working with Bonnie, Cathy and Lori and know how deep the loss of Chester will be felt by the entire family. I have heard lots of loving stories about your husband, father, and grandfather. Hold onto those memories and each other in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad time.
Angie Smith
Doug & Carolyn McBride
Chester visited our home many times when I was young. The thing I remember most about him was his great smile and good humour when he came to talk to my Dad.
I wish to send sincere condolences to his wife, Isabel, and his children and their families at this sad time.
Carolyn
Halifax
Stanley& Joan Canning
So Sorry to hear of your great loss. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this very sad time.
Paul and Gail Fancy
Dear Isabel and all the family:
Words cannot express the loss you all are feeling right now. Chester was a great and kind man and liked by everyone who knew him. Accept my sympathy at this time and you all will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. Let the memories that he left behind be a comfort to you in your sad times.
God’s blessing be with you all
Paul and Gail
Carolyn Ogden
Mrs Sutherland and family,
I have had the pleasure of working with Christine for the last 12 years and feel the loss of her dear father.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Carolyn Ogden
Judi Wamboldt
Chester’s good humor and kind ways are reflected in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Isabel, you were a great team, and I remember many fun times in Molega when our families got together. Dad’s favorite story was about taking Bonnie coon hunting.
I know you will be of tremendous strength to each other in the days ahead.
Sherry Jermey
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Isabel and your family at this time. I remember when I was growing Up and Bonnie and I became good friends. Chester and you treated me like one of the family and always had a plate ready for me at the table. I enjoyed every moment that I spent at your home and will always have memories of Chester laughing and joking with us through it all.May god bless you all and You can find comfort through all this.
Sincerely yours,
Sherry and Family
Carolyn Tufts
To The Sutherland Family
Sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time .
Dwight and Louise Fancy
Our sincere sympathy goes to all the family at this time.Chester and Isabelle always had the time to stop and talk,where ever they were.Very kind and sincere people.I worked with Isabelle,Margaret,Bonnie,Cathy at the home,and spent alot of time with Christine. I also worked with Lori and her mom Wilda.They spoke so highly of their Dad.Bonnie is like a sister to me as she was always with my sister Sheila. I am thinking of you all during this time when your hearts are so heavy with pain.He will be in Heaven watching you all until someday when you will all be together,once again as a beautiful family.Dwight and Louise
Patsy, Arthur Conrad
To the Sutherland Family, Sorry for your loss, Chester will always be remembered by everyone, Sincerely Patsy- Arthur
Carl, Roxane, Dana, Dylan Canning
To the Sutherland Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Chester was a great man and will truly be missed by everyone. May the memories you have comfort you during this very difficult time.
sylvia forbes
sorry for your loss , i injoyed his tall tales’
he will so be misse;
Donnie (Bucky) & Brenda Vaughn
we are so sorry for your loss !! Chester was a great friend & co-worker of my dad’s (gordon Vaughn) & I can remenber him telling me of a lot of their fish warden escapades on the Medway River system. All good memories.!!! I especially liked stopping in & chatting with him on our way to Kedgi park..he always had a joke to tell or a bit of wisdom to pass on !! We will remember him forever..rest in peace….good friend…..Donnie (Bucky) & Brenda Vaughn
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Chester was a great man.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Nellie Crouse
Thinking you at this sad time Isabelle,Peter and families.Sending my sincere condolences.
Nellie Crouse
Lynn Lavender
Dear Cathy,Bonnie and family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad.
Take care Lynn
Terry and Joanne Lohnes
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with
you all at this time.He was a wonderful man!
Donna Yorke
Leigh & Cathy sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences and deepest sympathy to all the family. I’m sure he will be sadly missed and loved very much. You can still have the hurt, pain and tears but you will never forget the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gilbert, Margaret & Family
Our deepest and most heartfelt sorrow and condolence to Aunt Isa and all the family.It was a great honour and privelege to meet and talk to Chester when we visited as he was a wonderful man.May he rest in the peace of the Lord.He will be remembered in our prayers as will all the family
Love and God Bless